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INTERNATIONAL ROAD FEDERATIONFEDERATION ROUTIERE INTERNATIONALEThe International Road Federation (IRF) is anongovernmental, not-for-profit organisationwith the mission to encourage and promotedevelopment and maintenance of better, saferand more sustainable roads and road networks.As a unique global platform bringing togetherpublic and private entities (from leading civilengineering companies and planners through togovernment ministries, public authorities,financial institutions and research institutes etc.),we are committed to disseminating timelyinformation and global best practices to enhanceknowledge as well as to offer expert knowledge,business opportunities and training.Founded 60 years ago, the IRF is an importantand recognised source of expertise and contacts.Its work is organised around a number of coreactivities, including notably, a comprehensiveprogramme devoted to Environment. Since thebeginning of 2009, IRF manages an importantnew project, the global Transport KnowledgePartnership (gTKP) a DFID (UK Department forInternational Development) initiated and fundedproject which offers a platform for improvingroad infrastructure and road transport indeveloping countries and transition economiesthrough knowledge sharing and dissemination ofrecognised best practices around eight distinctthemes, including Environment and ClimateChange.www.irfnet.orgThe IRF Greenhouse Gas CalculatorThe International Road Federation, in conjunction with a number of technical partners, has designed a methodology forthe calculation and modelling of emission estimates in carbon equivalency for road construction and maintenanceprojects. The Greenhouse Gas Calculator aims to harmonise the procedure for calculating CO2 and other greenhousegas emissions from road construction projects, with a view to achieving energy savings and rationalising emissions datareporting. This new tool provides an accurate, consistent and accessible inventory system for companies oradministrations measuring the GHG footprint of their projects. It is a vital addition to the inventory of cost-efficientsolutions.The ultimate goal of this tool is multifaceted:- Performing a detailed environmental analysisof road projects;- Setting the stage for a comparative analysis ofvarious road-building techniques andmaterials;- Optimising the road construction site supplyscheme regarding raw materials providers,choice of suppliers, delivery locations andmaterials transport modes;- Deriving a detailed estimation of GHGemissions specifically ascribable to the roadconstruction industry.The GHG is designed to be consistent, transparent, and credible in its coverage of emissions sources. It is fullycompatible with International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and the emission standards used are regularlycross checked and validated. The basis module for road construction and maintenance will be completed with morespecific modules, such as barriers, road signs, ITS and waste. The IRF GHG Calculator tool is available for purchase inelectronic version and as a CD Rom. Updates will be regularly available.International Road Federation Innovative Practices for Greener Roads Back to Table of Contents I 27
International Road FederationThe IRF Greenhouse Gas CalculatorEnvironmental BenefitsSustainable roads can only be built by practitioners who arefully aware of the environmental impacts of their activities,as well as the possibilities for reducing this impact. The newIRF GHG Calculator will enable this.ContactThe tool is based on an input/output modelling approach.The calculation model is composed of a simple set ofequations and enables estimating the total GHG emissions(outputs) generated by each of the identified and quantifiedemission sources (inputs). The calculations undertaken referto the full life-cycle of the road infrastructure and arerepeated for different scenarios and different constructiontechniques. Three basic phases can be identified:preconstruction, road construction and road maintenance.Among the data collected, distinctions are drawn betweenSusanna ZammataroDeputy Director GeneralEnvironment ExpertInternational Road Federation2 chemin de Blandonnet1214 Vernier /Geneva, SwitzerlandTel. +41 22 306 02 60Fax +41 22 306 02 70szammataro@irfnet.orgScheme for Materials Transport- The inventory of the emissions sources;- Data and standards relative to the evaluation of these emissions sources;- The database of emissions factors pertaining to the set of identified sources.The calculator's output provides an incentive for innovation and advancement of current construction practices, aiming atreducing emissions and generating corporate economies. In particular, it will help to identify intensive energy consumptionpractices that can be replaced by more energy-efficient techniques and technologies.The IRF would like to thank its technical partners for their valued assistance in the development of the Greenhouse Gascalculator: 3M, Ammann Group, COLAS, EPFL, Scott Wilson, Volkmann & Rossbach.International Road Federation Innovative Practices for Greener Roads Back to Table of Contents I 28
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